At Alcon, we embrace diversity and inclusion and strive to be the employer of choice for top candidates of all backgrounds. In developing procedures and products for the restoration and preservation of sight, we rely heavily on the creativity, compassion, dedication and drive of our employees – requiring that we recruit the brightest and the best from each field of study. In turn, this brings people from a variety of ethnic, business and educational backgrounds into our employ – resulting in a larger pool of perspectives and unique experiences from which to draw.

With products sold in over 180 countries, diversity is an essential component to the continued success of Alcon. Minorities constitute approximately (26%) of the Alcon's U.S. employees, and the number of minorities joining the company last year accounted for approximately (27%) of U.S. new hires.

While efforts have been directed toward recruiting a highly diverse workforce, we have also established a Diversity Council whose goal is to recommend strategies to our Executive Team that focus on the recruitment, retention and the professional development of present and future Alcon employees. This team is also responsible for leading and guiding the Alcon team in increasing respect of differences.

As part of Alcon's Diversity Program we have formed partnerships with and provide support to the following organizations:

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